The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World

The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by Jules Hart

A Poignant Queer Fantasy About Love, Loss, and Letting Go—Perfect for Fans of Hadestown and Under the Whispering Door

On the windswept shores of Lake Michigan, hidden at the edge of Chicago, stands a lighthouse that guides souls to the afterlife. This is the Station—a mystical waystation for the dead, where every night the newly departed gather to face their past before crossing to what lies beyond.

For years, Nera has watched her father ferry the souls across the lake, each night mirroring the last. But tonight, everything changes.

The lighthouse is flickering. The ghostly Haunts are growing bolder, slipping into the city. And for the first time ever, someone living has stepped onto the boat.

Her name is Charlie. She followed a haunting melody—and she’s searching for someone she lost.

As Nera and Charlie are pulled into a journey between life and death, they must confront grief, memory, and the question of what makes a life worth letting go.

An emotionally charged, lyrical contemporary fantasy that explores queer love, loss, and the mysteries of the afterlife.

📘 Perfect For Readers Who Love:

• Queer fantasy novels with emotional depth

• Stories like Hadestown, Under the Whispering Door, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

• Grief-centered speculative fiction

• Lyrical, atmospheric books with supernatural themes

• Magical realism set in real-world cities

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